Glass Castle

I have really enjoyed reading The Glass Castle but, the more I get into it the more I just can’t believe people can live the way this family had to live. One thing I can’t believe is the things they eat and really enjoy, for example, lard on wonder bread just sounds so bad but, the kids all seem to really like it. Another thing that just blows my mind is why parents would leave their teenage children to take care of another parent (aka their father). Finally why is it so hard for some people to find and keep jobs, pay bills, be able to raise a family and provide a job home for their family? In this case it has made for an interesting story but, I just feel so sorry for those people have to work so hard on a daily basis.